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On the recordApril 23, 2013
Last year, the HEARTH Act was a prime example of doing that, which allows Indian tribes to develop leasing regulations to enter into leases with third parties under those regulations without the need for BIA approval.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cites the HEARTH Act as a successful legislative example for tribes.

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